Sifeda walked in silence to the ready room. Once inside, she waited for Lieutenant Tolly and the doors to close before she turned to face him. Her eyes flashed with controlled anger, and she took a moment to gather her thoughts before speaking.

“Lieutenant, what happened down there was unacceptable,” she began, her voice low but edged with steel. “You undermined my authority in front of not only the Ferengi but also the rest of the crew. Do you have any idea how that affects our mission and my command?”

Commander Itri
(Executive Officer)